The Master of Beasts-Chapter 494 - 106_2

Chen Jiuge was somewhat hesitant. Water and Fire Divine Crystals were no ordinary treasures. He had also heard from Qiu Ruo about the origins of Blue Water and Red Mountain. Both their Masters were Heavenly Immortal Elders, but even for them, obtaining these Water and Fire Divine Crystals was no simple matter.

Fortunately, at this time, Tian Yue arrived just in time. "Junior Chen, if you can do it, then please help them nurture these."

"Alright."

Since Senior Brother Tianyue had spoken, Chen Jiuge naturally wouldn’t be polite. He was also very curious about how powerful a Spiritual Beast could be cultivated from such divine objects.

After taking the two Divine Crystals, Chen Jiuge solemnly said, "Senior Brothers, these Water and Fire Divine Crystals are very precious, and I will not waste them indiscriminately. I need to select the Spiritual Beasts with the greatest potential. It would be best if no one disturbs me during this period."

"I will reinforce the Array’s defenses. During this time, I’ll be relying on you two to guard against any external disturbances."

Blue Water and Red Mountain nodded in unison. "Leave this matter to us. Consider it a favor we owe you."

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The Water and Fire Divine Crystals, originally known as the Water Element Divine Crystal and the Fire Element Divine Crystal, also existed alongside Divine Crystals of other elements.

It is said that each Divine Crystal is a natural Treasure born from heaven and earth. They contain the purest Dao of heaven and earth, and most impressively, Divine Crystals can be safely assimilated by anyone, humans or beasts alike.

To exaggerate a bit, even a pig could become a True Immortal after fully assimilating a Divine Crystal. Such is the true preciousness of Divine Crystals!

No, it can only mutate five times.

Sigh, seven mutations. Let’s hold off on this one for now.

Watching one Spiritual Beast after another revert to its original form, Chen Jiuge shook his head continuously. He had cultivated Spiritual Beasts many times. The most mutations he had encountered were eight, and there had been a fair number of those—about seven or eight. Excluding one Earth Dragon Beast that was released, the rest remained in the treehouse.

"If it really doesn’t work, I’ll just pick a few from the treehouse. It’s just that this way, I won’t be able to maximize their potential," Chen Jiuge said, somewhat dissatisfied.

The Chaos Pearl’s ability to force mutations could break through major Cultivation Realms, conserving the power contained in the Water and Fire Divine Crystals. If he were to directly use the Divine Crystals to expedite maturity, it would be truly wasteful—something Chen Jiuge could not allow.

"CAW CAW CAW!"

The unpleasant caw of a crow resounded. Chen Jiuge checked casually, his eyes lighting up. Ha, a crow that can mutate eight times! You’re the one!

In addition to the Divine Crystals, Blue Water and Red Mountain also bestowed upon Chen Jiuge a great amount of Water and Fire Spiritual Materials. Intending to cultivate the strongest Spiritual Beast, Chen Jiuge started by using the corresponding Five Elements Spiritual Materials.

Ten-Thousand-Year Fire Lingzhi, top-grade Fire Immortal Crystals, and a large number of Fire Attribute Elixirs were continuously infused into this Fire Crow. When its Cultivation reached its peak, he guided its mutations. During the mutations, the Fire Element Divine Crystal was kept directly in its mouth.

One time, two times, three times... After a full eight mutations, the originally full Fire Element Divine Crystal had less than a quarter of its energy left.

A magnificent Fire Crow—no, it should now be called the Three-legged Golden Crow.

Looking at the Three-legged Golden Crow, which still had some black on its tail feathers, Chen Jiuge said with some dissatisfaction, "It’s still lacking a bit. Indeed, such a legendary Divine Beast is not so easily created."

But, hehehe, three legs, and the wings have almost turned completely gold. At least it can be considered a mixed-blood Three-legged Golden Crow. And it only cost one Fire Element Divine Crystal; this investment and return were extremely worthwhile.

"CAW CAW CAW!"

The Three-legged Golden Crow affectionately rubbed against Chen Jiuge’s head, emitting its unpleasant caw.

The smile on his face stiffened. Chen Jiuge said, somewhat speechless, "Seriously? It still caws like a crow?"

Since the Three-legged Golden Crow was quite affectionate towards Chen Jiuge, he hadn’t felt the suffocating heat and so did not immediately notice the changes around him.

Piles of Jade Beasts were roasted by the intense heat, eventually turning into heaps of charcoal. The earth beneath the Three-legged Golden Crow’s feet continuously melted, slowly forming a huge, glazed pit.

As Chen Jiuge took an unstable step, he discovered that the ground beneath his feet was actually melting. Glancing at the appalling sight around him, he hurriedly shouted, "Senior Brother Red Mountain, your Spiritual Beast is ready! Come and take it away!"

The Three-legged Golden Crow’s power had already exceeded Chen Jiuge’s ability to probe. If it weren’t for the fact that the Spiritual Beasts he cultivated naturally felt fondness towards him, he feared this one, as soon as it was cultivated, might have turned on him.

A flash of fire passed. Red Mountain, his face full of pleasant surprise, looked at the majestic Three-legged Golden Crow before him and stammered incoherently, "This... this... it’s... it’s mine?"

Watching the expectation, excitement, and myriad of complicated emotions in Red Mountain’s eyes, Chen Jiuge nodded with a smile. "Senior Brother, it’s yours."

Red Mountain grabbed Chen Jiuge’s hand firmly, saying earnestly, "Junior Brother, words cannot express my gratitude! From now on, you are my, Red Mountain’s, sworn brother!"

"Um, how do I tame it?" Red Mountain looked at the proud Three-legged Golden Crow, feeling rather at a loss.

In terms of power, the Three-legged Golden Crow had at most a Cultivation at the Twelve Layers of Heaven. Red Mountain could naturally suppress it by force, but he was afraid of creating a rift between them.

One must know that this was a Three-legged Golden Crow! Even if it was a mixed-blood, it was beyond Red Mountain’s imagination. His own Master, a venerable senior Heavenly Immortal Elder, didn’t even possess such a legendary Divine Beast as a Spiritual Beast.

Chen Jiuge chuckled. "Spiritual Beasts I cultivate naturally feel an affinity for me. Senior Brother, please wait a moment."

He approached the Three-legged Golden Crow and muttered softly to it. The wariness in the Golden Crow’s eyes slowly dissipated, and it eventually took the initiative to sign a Contract with Red Mountain.

As soon as the Contract was signed, Red Mountain couldn’t wait to climb onto the back of the Three-legged Golden Crow, and with a harsh caw, it rose rapidly into the sky.

Blue Water, who had been standing quietly to the side, spoke hesitantly, "Junior Brother, that caw just now...?"

Chen Jiuge casually brushed it off. "Senior Brother, the Jade Beasts are gone. I’m afraid we’ll need to wait a while and gather more Jade Beasts before I can cultivate your Spiritual Beast."

Blue Water, looking at the charred remains nearby, his expression changed, said seriously, "Junior Brother, it’s just Jade Beasts. Leave it to me, just wait a moment."

"Right, Senior Brother, I still have some treasured spiritual materials. I don’t ask for much, Junior Brother, just cultivate a strong Spiritual Beast for me—one at least not worse than that brute Red Mountain’s," Blue Water said earnestly.

Chen Jiuge replied somewhat awkwardly, "Senior Brother, I can’t guarantee that."

Blue Water stuffed a Storage Bag into Chen Jiuge’s arms. "Senior Brother believes in you. Just do your best."

In less than an hour, large batches of Jade Beasts were brought into the Array. Tian Yue and Qiu Ruo accompanied them.

"Senior Brother Tian Yue, Senior Sister Qiu? What brings you both here?" Chen Jiuge asked, puzzled.

Tian Yue rubbed his hands together awkwardly, hesitant to speak. Qiu Ruo, however, was different. She clung to Chen Jiuge’s arm, her eyes brimming with tears. "Junior Brother, your Senior Sister wants a Spiritual Beast too, one like Red Mountain’s Three-legged Golden Crow!"

"This..." Chen Jiuge hesitated. Cultivating a Spiritual Beast like the Three-legged Golden Crow wasn’t difficult, but it required resources.

"I know, Divine Crystals, right? I’ve got three Wood Element Divine Crystals and some Wood Attribute spiritual materials. I’m giving them all to you, Junior Brother. Don’t disappoint me!" Qiu Ruo said cheerfully as she ran off, fearing Chen Jiuge might refuse.

Tian Yue, also casting aside his awkwardness, tossed a Storage Bag over. "Junior Brother, the same for me! Don’t worry, I’ll handle the matter of you joining the Five Elements Sect."

Turning to look at Blue Water, Chen Jiuge asked, "What’s going on?"

Blue Water touched his nose with a look of disdain. "It’s all Red Mountain’s fault. That guy’s been flying around in the sky on the Three-legged Golden Crow, showing off to everyone he meets. Now, who among our martial brothers in the courtyard doesn’t know? If cultivating such a Spiritual Beast didn’t require Divine Crystals, others would have rushed in long ago."

"Isn’t this blowing things out of proportion?" Chen Jiuge said worriedly.

Blue Water reassured him, "Are you worried about putting yourself in danger?"

Chen Jiuge nodded hesitantly. While cultivating the Three-legged Golden Crow, he had been completely focused on exploring the limits of the Chaos Pearl and had perhaps overdone it. Now, having calmed down, he indeed felt some trepidation.

"Junior Brother, you’re overthinking it. Our Five Elements Sect is a great Sect of the Righteous Path. Besides, once you leave this place, as a Disciple of our Five Elements Sect, no Sect would refuse a true Beast Taming Master," Blue Water said meaningfully.

Chen Jiuge gave a wry smile. "Alright, then I’ll take your words as a blessing."

"Mhm. Junior Brother, you go ahead with your work. I won’t disturb you then. Oh, and Junior Brother, make my Spiritual Beast good-looking, or at least handsome," Blue Water said with a wink.

"I’ll do my best."